as in dumping
to end a usually intimate relationship with
sincerely wants to break off with him without hurting his feelings
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However, salary-dumping Drummond wouldn't come without risk for the Sixers.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025 -
In an interview, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava noted that dumping dogs is a top complaint in the agricultural area of South Miami-Dade known as Redland.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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The world might end up ruled by large technology companies that impose their solutions throughout entire continents, leaving little space for homegrown creativity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many travelers like to take that whole week off, leaving the weekend before Christmas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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But yesterday, Rihanna did a sartorial 180, ditching her tomboyish ’fit for a girly, baby pink look.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
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While some people may experience fleeting sugar and caffeine withdrawal symptoms, ditching soda from your diet can lead to a host of long-term health benefits.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Breaking off (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaking%20off%20%28with%29. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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